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globetrotted
Adventurer
Nov 24, 2008
Ian Potter Centre -Australian Aboriginal Art 3 stars
Travel Tip: Ian Potter Centre

Perched quietly in the corner of Fed Square, the Ian Potter Centre is the sister museum of national gallery of Victoria. I had to admit I‘d only been to the inside of the museum no more than... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Nov 22, 2008
So, what if I never want to leave Max Brenner 4 stars
Café Review: Max Brenner

That was the conclusion I came to at the end of the night. The chemicals had seeped deep into the my brain, taking over every neurons and cells and I couldn’t think clear. All I felt at that very... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Nov 21, 2008
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art-post- post- post avant-garde 2 stars
Travel Tip: Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

I’m not kidding; this is all very real, well, at least, in the sense of post post post avant-garde. Before stepping into ACCA, I didn’t know much about avant garde, but I am fairly confident to... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Nov 19, 2008
Not a walk in the park 2 stars
Travel Tip: Albert Park

Sometimes, a walk in Albert Park will leave you feeling like you are the only human being left in this world. Startlingly massive in size, Albert Park is home to an aquatic centre, a restaurant, a... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Nov 18, 2008
Stalactites- My Big Fat Greek Souvlaki 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Stalactites

To be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of Greek food when it comes to eating out. Don’t get me wrong. I love my tzatziki and calamari. The problem, however, lies in the proportions. For some... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Nov 9, 2008
THE BEACH in Melbourne 3 stars
Travel Tip: Chelsea Beach

Forget about St. Kilda if you can’t stand the crowd, or Brighton Beach, for that matter. If you’re looking for a beach that frees you from the noises and the worries of the secular world,... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Nov 5, 2008
Magnificent stay at Port Cambell Holiday Park 4 stars
Camping Site Review: Port Campbell Holiday Park

Port Campbell Holiday Park was an excellent and impressive campsite. We stayed for one night in one of the magnificent cabins just a walk to the beach.
The price was really affordable...
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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 30, 2008
Winter Trip to the GOR (Great Ocean Road) 4 stars
Travel Tip: Great Ocean Road
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We ventured in the Great Ocean Road in June for a long weekend. As it was a holiday weekend the traffic was intense and the roads damp which slowed us down. Also the temperature was quite cool, no... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 29, 2008
Base St Kilda Hostel - Melbourne, Australia 3 stars
Hostel Review: Base St Kilda

Base is more of a party hostel, so expect lots of late nights. There is a good bar downstairs with something different every night (trivia, live music, karaoke, DJ's) and free champagne for ladies... [more]

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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 29, 2008
Claremont Guesthouse - Melbourne, Australia 4 stars
Hostel Review: Claremont Guesthouse

Claremont Guesthouse is definitely not a party place and good if you prefer privacy.
The hostel is really close to the tram and train. The tram stops outside the hostel for a quick and...
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capie
Globetrotter
Oct 29, 2008
Freeman Lodge Hostel - Melbourne, Australia 4 stars
Hostel Review: Freeman Lodge

The Freeman Lodge is a great hostel if you are looking for a nice quiet place to stay. The owners Bob and Christine are both very helpful and knowledgeable about Melbourne.
The Hostel is...
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emmaontour
Virgin
Oct 24, 2008
Travelling the coast between sydney and melbourne (2 replies)
Question: Melbourne

I am about to travel down the coast between Sydney and Melbourne...we have 8 days between leaving sydney and getting to melbourne and want to explore a bit of that area of the coast. Does anyone... [more]
globetrotted
Adventurer
Oct 24, 2008
Australian Centre for the Moving Image -Best solution for cineasts on the move 5 stars
Travel Tip: Australian Centre for Moving Image

I can’t even recall how many times I’d been down there. Situated at Federation Square,
this institution was pretty unremarkable in sight and you may walk past it several times without...
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globetrotted
Adventurer
Oct 20, 2008
Find my way around Melbourne 4 stars
Travel Tip: Flinders Lane

Growing up, I‘ve always have a penchant for the little laneways. Tucked away in the shabby-looking neighbourhood, the back-streets of Taipei are by no means accessible but they always guarantee... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Oct 16, 2008
Think twice before you hit Williamstown 2 stars
Travel Tip: Williamstown

Here is my theory. Australia is a land blessed with amazing beaches and hence has it fair share of lovely beach towns, so there’s got to be at least some of them that are not so amazing, right?... [more]

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